ProfEd PRIORITY

250 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWER AND RATIONALIZATION
1. Edward de Bono designed a system which describes a tool for group discussion
and individual thinking commonly called as the ______.
A. Six Thinking Hats
B. Seven Thinking Hats
C. Huddle System
D. Philips 66
Answer: A. Six Thinking Hats is a system designed by Edward de Bono which

describes a tool for group discussion and individual thinking involving six colored
hats. It provides a means for groups to plan thinking processes in a detailed and
cohesive way, and in doing so to think together more effectively. The premise of
the method is that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can
be deliberately challenged, and hence planned for use in a structured way
allowing one to develop tactics for thinking about particular issues. De Bono
identifies six distinct directions in which the brain can be challenged. In each of
these directions the brain will identify and bring into conscious thought certain
aspects of issues being considered.
2. According to Edward de Bono, which of the six thinking hats focuses on

creativity, possibilities, alternatives and new ideas?
A. Red Hat
B. White Hat
C. Blue Hat
D. Green Hat
Answer: D. Green Hat.
THE SIX THINKING HATS
• Managing (Blue) – what is the subject? what are we thinking about? what is
the goal? Can look at the big picture.
• Information (White) – considering purely what information is available, what
are the facts?
• Emotions (Red) – intuitive or instinctive gut reactions or statements of
emotional feeling (but not any justification)
• Discernment (Black) – logic applied to identifying reasons to be cautious and
conservative. Practical, realistic.
• Optimistic response (Yellow) – logic applied to identifying benefits, seeking
harmony. Sees the brighter, sunny side of situations.
• Creativity (Green) – statements of provocation and investigation, seeing
where a thought goes. Thinks creatively, out of the box.
3. In Grace Goddell’s Reading Skills Ladder, which is found at the very bottom
and needed to move up to the sequential ladder of reading skills?
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A. Vocabulary building
B. Phonetic analysis
C. Basic sight words
D. Structural analysis
Answer: C. Basic Sight Words are found at the very bottom of Grace Goddell’s
Reading Skills Ladder. Basic Sight Words include the 220 words found in the list of
Dolch words. These words are most frequently found words in books that children
read. Many of these words cannot be sounded out because they do not follow
decoding rules, so they must be learned as sight words.
4. According to Edgar Dale, which among the following is closest to direct

learning experience?
A. Contrived experiences
B. Study trip
C. Dramatized experiences
D. Demonstration
Answer: A. In the Cone of Experience, contrived experience is next to direct

purposeful learning experience. The following is the proper sequence of the
different learning experiences (bottom to top of the cone): a.Direct Purposeful
Experiences, b.Contrived Experiences, c.Dramatized Experiences,
d.Demonstrations, e.Field Trips, f.Exhibits, g.Motion Pictures, h.Still Pictures, Radio
and Recordings, i.Visual Symbols, j.Verbal Symbols.
5. Which among the following is TRUE about the Cone of Experience?

A. It is arranged in chronological order.
B. It is arranged from the simplest to the most complex.
C. It is arranged from the most concrete to the most abstract.
D. It is arranged in no particular order.
Answer: C. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience is designed to show the progression

of learning experiences. This is arranged to the degree of abstraction and that is
from the most concrete experience to the most abstract one.
6. Fredo, a promdi and new to Manila, closely observed how his friends played a
computer game. Later, the next time that he went to an internet cafe, he already
knew how to play the game by himself. What theory is being exemplified in this
situation?
A. Classical conditioning
B. Social Learning
C. Operant conditioning
D. Insight Learning
Answer: B. Social Learning stresses that learning is a product of observing and

imitating a model.
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7. Teacher Hera was not yet finished discussing the topic all about adjective. The
next day, her learners were surprised when she discussed a new topic about
adverb wherein fact she was not done explaining the first topic. This event is an
example of _____.
A. thrust
B. dangle
C. flip-flop
D. stimulus-bound
Answer: B. Dangle occurs when a teacher leaves a topic without having it

finalized or completed.
8. In his English class, teacher Randy uses poetry dramatic reading by students,
using movements(posture, gestures, facial expressions, creative movements,
etc.). What learning outcome is he looking for?
A. Non-discursive communication
B. Fundamental movements
C. Skilled movements
D. Characterization
Answer: A. Per definition of non-discursive communication, objectives in this level
refer to expressive movements through posture, gestures, facial expressions,
and/or creative movements like those in mime or ballet. These movements refer
to interpretative movements that communicate meaning without the aid of
verbal commands or help.
9. An essay type of test is composed of questions that are ______.

A. factual
B. divergent
C. convergent
D. low-order
Answer: B. Divergent questions are open-ended questions. These questions do not
have definite answers and such answers differ from one person to another.
10. Running and jumping fall under what level in the psychomotor domain?
A. Non-discursive communication
B. Fundamental movements
C. Skilled movements
D. Perceptual abilities
Answer: B. Objectives under the fundamental movements refer to skills or

movements or behaviors related to walking, running, pushing, pulling and
manipulating. They are often components for more complex actions.
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11. In her Social Science class, Teacher Edna uses a contest on current events to
determine champions in identifying people, places and events. This implies that
Teacher Edna wants her students to achieve what learning objective?
A. Application C. Comprehension
B. Knowledge D. Analysis
Answer: B. Objectives under the “knowledge” level focuses on simple recall or

retrieving of facts and previously learned materials. As such, identifying people,
places and events belongs to “knowledge” level.
12. In Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives, this refers to theability to grasp or construct

meaning from a material.
A. Application C. Comprehension
B. Knowledge D. Analysis
Answer: C. Comprehension means understanding or constructing meaning out
from a given situation or material. Activities which belong to this level include
interpreting, summarizing and explaining.
13. It occurs when a teacher is teaching a lesson or one topic, but then inserts
unrelated material from a previous lesson.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound
Answer: C. Flip-flop happens when a teacher is teaching a lesson or one topic,

but suddenly inserts an unrelated material from a previous lesson. This act destroys
student concentration, and they are now confused as to where to focus and give
their attention.
14. Is it professional for a teacher to receive gifts from students and parents?
A. No, unless the principal allows.
B. No, especially if done in exchange for requested concessions.
C. Yes.
D. Yes, in- season and out- of- season gifts.
Answer: B. According to Section 4, Article VIII of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall not accept favors or gifts from learners, their parents or
others in their behalf in exchange for requested concessions, especially if
undeserved.
15. According to Slavin (2005), the following are the teaching implications of
Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory EXCEPT for _________.
A. A focus on the process of children's thinking, not just its products.
B. Recognition of the crucial role of children's self-initiated, active involvement in
learning activities.
C. The use of varied types of reinforcement to strengthen a good behaviour.
D. Acceptance of individual differences in developmental progress.
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Answer: C. Option C belongs to “Operant Conditioning” and NOT to Cognitive
Development Theory.
16. According to Jean Piaget, conservation can be attained by a child during

what stage?
A. Pre-Operational Stage C. Concrete Operational Stage
B. Sensorimotor Stage D. Formal Operational Stage
Answer: C. Conservation belongs to the Concrete Operational Stage.

Conservation is the ability of a child to see that objects or quantities remain the
same despite a change in their physical appearance.
17. In this stage, children are able to think about things symbolically.
Answer: A. Symboling Functioning can be developed by a child during the Pre-

Operational Stage. Symbolic Functioningis the ability of a child to make one thing
- a word or an object – to stand or represent for something other than itself.
18. In the context of teaching, this refers to a grouping strategy in which the
members of the class are organized into groups. The students are then
reorganized into "expert" groups containing one member from each group. The
members of the expert group work together to learn the material or solve the
problem, then return to their original groups to share their learning.
A. Huddle Method
B. Phillips 66
C. Clark 22
D. Jigsaw
Answer: D. Jigsaw is an effective way of engaging students both with course

material and with each other. The peer teaching aspect requires that each
student understands the material well enough to teach it to others (individual
accountability), and each student is required to contribute meaningfully to a
group problem-solving component (group goals). In this way, the work of the
expert groups is quickly disseminated throughout the class, with each person
taking responsibility for sharing a piece of the puzzle.
19. Under the 1987 Constitution, what is the condition for allowing students to be
taught religion in public schools?
A. Catechists paid by government
B. Extra pay for teachers
C. Outside of school hours only
D. Upon written permission by parents
Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, at the

option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed
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to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools
within the regular class hours by instructors designated or approved by the
religious authorities of the religion to which the children or wards belong, without
additional cost to the Government.
20. Which is TRUE of the periodic merit exam for teacher provided for in R.A.7836?
I. Consist of oral exam
II. Consist of written exam
III. May serve as additional basis for merit promotion in addition to
performance rating
IV. Taken with fee of P1000 per examinee
A. I, II, III and IV C. II and III
B. I, II and III D. II, III and IV
Answer: B. Article III, Section 19 of Republic Act 7836 which is all about “Periodic
Merit Examination of Teachers” says that “to encourage continuing professional
growth and development and to provide additional basis for merit promotion, in
addition to their performance rating, teachers may take an oral and written
examination at least once in five (5) years as basis for merit promotion. In taking
this examination, no fee shall be required.” Therefore, the correct answer is
OPTION B.
21. Which among the Four Pillars of Learning is essential for two conflicting
countries so that they may achieve a lifelong culture of peace?
A. Learning to Know C. Learning to Live Together
B. Learning to Do D. Learning to Be
Answer: C. According to UNESCO, the Pillar of Learning to Live Together aims to

expose individuals to the values implicit within human rights, democratic
principles, intercultural understanding and respect and peace at all levels of
society and human relationships to enable individuals and societies to live in
peace and harmony. With that, the Pillar of Learning to Live Together is essential
for two conflicting countries so that they may achieve a lasting culture of peace.
22. It is a tool that serves as a guide for teachers’ continuous learning and
development within a calendar year. It is structured in a way that every
professional teacher regularly and individually prepares, implements, monitors
and updates the plan.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: C. The acronym IPPD literally means Individual Plan for Professional
Development. It is structured such that every professional regularly and
individually prepares, implements, monitors & updates the plan. It is based on the
identified development needs revealed by the Training and Development Needs
Assessment (TDNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the
priority development goals of the school, division & region.
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23. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic
education schools?
A. Passing of the interview Program
B. Passing of LET
C. Conduct of a Teaching demo
D. Attendance in the Teacher induction
Answer: B. Passing of LET. According to Republic Act 7836, no person shall engage
in teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether
in the preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered
professional teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional license. One can only have a valid certificate of registration and a
valid professional license if he is already a LET passer.
24. DepEd Order No.54, s.2012 ventured on a new government program which
aims to primarily address the problems on congestion and other situations, and
circumstances which prevent children from going to and staying in school. What
program is this?
A. Alternative Learning System C. Education Service Contracting Program
B. Alternative Delivery Mode D. Voucher Program
Answer: B. Alternative Delivery Modes (ADM) are tried and tested alternative
modalities of education delivery within the confines of the formal system that
allow schools to deliver quality education to the marginalized students and those
at risk of dropping out in order to help them overcome personal, social and
economic constraints in their schooling.
25. Personal development covers activities that improve awareness and identity,
develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability,
enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and
aspirations. Personal development therefore is an example of _____.
Answer: D. Based on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Be aims to provide

self analytical and social skills to enable individuals to develop to their fullest
potential psycho-socially, affectively as well as physically, for a holistically-
developed person. With this, personal development therefore is an example of
the Pillar of Learning to Be.
26. How do you call a classroom management composed of coping strategies

used by effective teachers to stop misbehavior without disrupting the flow of the
lesson?
A. low-profile
B. high-profile
C. preventative
D. disruptive
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Answer: A. Low-profile Discipline is a kind of strategy wherein the teacher redirect
the students to the lesson yet flow of the lesson remains to be uninterrupted.
Examples of Low-profile Discipline include eye contact and name-dropping.
27. What is meant by the acronym RPMS?

A. Results-Based Performance Management System
B. Research-Based Performance Management System
C. Results-Based Performance Management Standards
D. Research-Based Performance Management Standards
Answer: A. RPMS means Results-Based Performance Management System. This is

the newest teacher’s appraisal system which is currently used among all the
public schools in the country. RPMS is a shared undertaking between the superior
and the employee that allows an open discussion of job expectations, key result
areas, objectives and how these align to overall departmental goals.
28. What is known as a self-appraisal for professional growth that is acceptable

and useful for recognizing weakness and strengths for a new or beginning
teacher?
A. Self-evaluation C. Master teacher’s evaluation
B. Student’s evaluation D. Principal’s evaluation
Answer: A. Self-appraisal is synonymous with the term self-evaluation. Some forms

of self-evaluation include journal, self-video tape of class performance, teachers’
portfolio, etc.
29. What does the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” say about corporal
punishment?
A. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners but he can
make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment.
B. A teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on offending learners nor make
deductions from their scholastic ratings as a punishment.
C. A teacher may inflict corporal punishment provided that the parents wrote a
formal letter stating their permission to the teacher to give such punishment to
their children.
D. A teacher may inflict corporal punishment only when the need arises such as
when proactive discipline is no longer effective to implemented in such group of
students
Answer: B. According to Article VIII, Section 8 of the “Code of Ethics for

Professional Teachers”, a teacher shall not inflict corporal punishment on
offending learners NOR make deductions from their scholastic ratings as a
punishment for acts which are clearly not manifestation of poor scholarship.
30. Concentration, memory skills and critical thinking skills are part of _____.
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Answer: A. As stated on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Know aims to

provide the cognitive tools required to better comprehend the world and its
complexities, and to provide an appropriate and adequate foundation for future
learning. So, concentration, memory skills and critical thinking skills are parts of
Learning to Know.
31. Which among the following verbs belongs to the “comprehension” level?
A. list C. summarize
B. enumerate D. identify
Answer: C. The verb “summarize” falls under the “comprehension” level while the
verbs “list”, “enumerate”, and “identify” belong to the “knowledge” level.
“Comprehension” means demonstrating an understanding of a concept or a
lesson. However, “knowledge” means simple recall of previously learned
information.
32. What is the key element of the Teacher Education Development Program?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
element of the TEDP. It defines effective teaching as being able to help all types
of students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum. It is composed of
domains, strands and performance indicators.
33. Teacher Jherame went from one topic or activity to other topics. She
discussed a lesson then later inserted an unrelated topic from a previous lesson.
This act of Teacher Jherame is an example of ____.
A. thrust C. flip-flop
B. dangle D. stimulus-bound
Answer: C. Flip-flop occurs when a teacher is teaching a lesson on one topic, but
then inserts unrelated material/topic from a previous lesson. This act destroys
student concentration, and they are now confused as to where to focus their
attention. Once a lesson has been concluded, and another one begun, avoid
reminiscing back to previous material (except to relate the earlier material
directly to this new subject matter in order to facilitate comprehension).
34. Teacher Alexa, an experienced teacher, has the ability to keep all students
actively participating in her lesson. This ability of Teacher Alexa is also known as
_____.
A. group focus C. stimulus-bound
B. overlapping D. withitness
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Answer: A. Group focus is the ability of a teacher to keep the whole class involved
and interested of the lesson.
35. The following are examples of Low-profile Discipline EXCEPT for ____.
A. non-verbal gesture C. unwholesome words
B. proximity control D. eye contact
Answer: C. The use of unwholesome words is not an acceptable form of

punishment, nor it is an example of low-profile discipline.
36. When a student would misbehave, Teacher Jestoni would often go near to
the misbehaving student or stand beside the student to give a signal to that
student that he should refrain from misbehaving. This situation is an example of
what low-profile response of a teacher?
A. non-verbal gesture C. redirecting student
B. proximity control D. name-dropping
Answer: B. As a form of low-profile discipline, “proximity control” stresses the idea

that simply being physically near to the students improves their behavior and
focus. Examples of this include sitting beside the students or putting the teacher’s
hand on the learner’s desk.
37. Instead of saying unwholesome words, Miss Jazz resorted to frowning upon her
students because of their unruly behavior. What did she do to address the
misbehavior?
A. non-verbal gesture C. redirecting student
B. proximity control D. dialogue
Answer: A. The use of non-verbal gesture as a form of low-profile response includes

frowning, eye contact and hand signals.
38. It is a classroom method wherein 5 or 6 people are assigned to discuss a

certain problem. In this method, the group usually begins by choosing a captain
or quarterback to lead the discussion.
A. Huddle Method C. Clark 22
B. Phillips 66 D. Jigsaw
Answer: A. According to Holmes and Mortensen (1983), huddle method is

productive because the small groups are conducive to natural, nonforced and
informal conversatiions.
39. In this Pillar of Learning, the emphasis is the complete fulfillment of man and
his development in a holistic way as an individual, member of a family and
community and as a responsible citizen.
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Answer: D. The complete fulfilment of man implies the goal of being holistically-
developed as a person. That is being able to maximize one’s potentials and
become well-rounded individuals. With this, the complete fulfilment of man is an
example of Learning to Be.
40. Which domain of the NCBTS is being emphasized if the teacher makes it sure
that students appreciate and model the value of learning through her
interactions with them?
A. Social Regard for Learning C. Learning Environment

B. Diversity of Learners D. Curriculum
Answer: A. The domain of Social Regard for Learning focuses on the ideal that
teachers serve as positive and powerful role models of the values of the pursuit of
learning and of the effort to learn, and that the teacher’s actions, statements,
and different types of social interactions with students exemplify this ideal.
41. Maya Angelou, a world-famous American author once said, "It is time for
parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there
is strength." Her appreciation on diversity can be attributed to what Pillar of
Learning?
Answer: C. The Pillar of Learning to Live Together can be achieved by developing

an understanding of others and respect and peace at all levels of society and
human relationships to enable individuals and societies to live in peace and
harmony. Consequently, finding beauty and strength in diversity promotes peace
and harmony in the world. As such appreciating diversity is an example of the
Pillar of Learning to Live Together.
42. Abraham Maslow’s concept about self-actualization is one of the elements of

_____.
Answer: D. According to Maslow, self-actualization involves fulfilling your potential

and becoming all that you can be. Similarly, the goal of the Pillar of Learning to
Be also means being able to maximize one’s potentials and become well-
rounded individuals. Therefore, self-actualization is an example of the Pillar of
Learning to Be.
43. In applying for a job, an applicant must ensure that his technical skills are in
line with the occupation he is applying for. This situation demonstrates what Pillar
of Learning?
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Answer: B. As stated in UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Do implies that
learning must transform certified skills into personal competence. It is assessed by
looking at a mix of skills and talents, social behaviour, personal initiative and a
willingness to work. Finding a job that is in line with your technical skills is a good
example of the Pillar of Learning to Do.
44. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking questions, gathering data and
selecting information fall under what Pillar of Learning?
Answer: A. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking questions, data gathering

and selecting information are collectively known as the learning-to-learn skills.
And learning-to-learn skills belong to the Pillar of Learning to Know.
45. Mahatma Gandhi is famous for his quote that says "The best way to find
yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." In line with this, developing love
and concern for others through service is an example of _____.
Answer: C. Learning to Live Together involves the development of social skills and
values such as respect and concern for others, social and inter-personal skills and
an appreciation of the diversity of all people. Therefore, developing love and
concern for others through service is part of the Pillar of Learning to Live Together.
46. K to 12 curriculum is a learner-centered curriculum. It focuses on the optimum

development of the Filipino child. This feature of K to 12 is in line with what Pillar of
Learning?
Answer: D. The K to 12 Curriculum stresses the optimum development of the

Filipino child. The term optimum development means being able to maximize
one’s potentials and become well-rounded individuals. For that reason, the
correct answer is LETTER D: Learning to Be.
47. This theoretical perspective believes that the processes by which students are
labeled either as fast or slow learner, gifted or learning disabled, smart or dumb
affect the quality as well as the extent and speed of learning.
A. Exchange Theory C. Functionalist Theory
B. Labeling Theory D. Interaction Theory
Answer: B. Labeling Theory asserts that the expectations of significant others on

the learners determine to a large extent in the behavior of students.
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48. The following terms are associated with the Conflict Theory EXCEPT _____.
A. Competition C. Consensus
B. Revolution D. Inequality
Answer: C. Consensus is a general or widespread agreement among all members

of a particular society. Contrary to consensus, conflict refers to the clash between
ideas, principles and people.
49. This theoretical perspective is based on the concept of reciprocity. Reciprocal

interactions bind people with obligations.
A. Exchange Theory C. Functionalist Theory
B. Labeling Theory D. Interaction Theory
Answer: A. Exchange Theory is based on the idea of reciprocity or mutual benefit.

People behave in such a way that one individual can get something from the
other and vice versa. Reciprocal interactions bind people with obligations. And
the consequences of such interactions include reward and benefits.
50. It is a field of study and an emerging discipline whose major aim is to create
equal educational opportunities from diverse racial, ethnic, social class and
cultural groups.
A. Differentiated Instruction C. Consensus
B. Multicultural Education D. Interaction
Answer: B. Multicultural Education envisions to to transform the school so that male

and female students, exceptional students, and students from diverse cultural,
social-class, racial and ethnic groups experience an equal opportunity to learn.
51. The founder of the Conflict Theory is _____.

A. Talcott Parsons C. Emile Durkheim
B. Karl Max D. Max Weber
Answer: B. Karl Max is the man behind the Conflict Theory. He asserted that
because the class system separates the employers from workers and workers from
the benefits of their own labor, class struggle is inevitable.
52. Ana is a nine-year old girl who knows how to to arrange a group of pencils
according to its length such as from the shortest up to the longest pencil. This
ability of Ana is known as ____.
A. Conservation C. Decentering
B. Egocentrism D. Seriation
Answer: D. Seriation is the ability of a child to order things logically based in

dimensions such as weight, volume, length or size. A child demonstrates this ability
during the concrete operational stage.
53. In what structure of personality do instincts belong?
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A. Id C. Super-ego
B. Ego D. Libido
Answer: A. According to Sigmund Freud, instincts belong to Id. Id operates on

“pleasure principle”.
54. What is the most commendable and ideal drive expected from teachers in
participating programs for professional development?
A. Optimal use of time and resources
B. Continuing professional growth
C. Support for training programs
D. Promotion and higher merit pay
Answer:B. According to Article IV, Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, every teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall pursue such
other studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of the profession,
and strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity in order to be nationally
and internationally competitive. Now, among all the choices stated above,
OPTION B is the most commendable and ideal drive since it is a form of intrinsic
motivation and therefore, the teacher will participate in programs for professional
development because he is intrinsically motivated and not because for some
external incentives. OPTIONS A, C & D are forms of extrinsic motivation.
55. What main legal basis which provides the necessary support to advance
quality education in our country?
A. Priority Fiscal Allocation C. Building more classrooms
B. Certificate transfer program D. Hiring of new teachers
Answer: A. Priority Fiscal Allocation. According to Article XIV, Section 5 of the 1987
Constitution, the State shall assign the highest budgetary priority to education and
ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available
talents through adequate remuneration and other means of job satisfaction and
fulfillment.
56. The discrimination index of a test item is -0.34. This means that _______.
A. More students from the lower group answered the item correctly.
B. More students from the upper group answered the item correctly.
C. More students from the lower group answered the item incorrectly.
D. Cannot be interpreted
Answer: A. A negative discrimination means that more students from the lower
group answered the item correctly.
57. Juan Miguel’s raw score in the Science class is 34, which is equal to 85th
percentile. What does this imply?
A. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score equal to 34.
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B. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score lower than 34.
C. 85% of Juan Miguel’s classmates got a score higher than 34.
D. Juan Miguel’s score is less than 34% of his classmates.
Answer: B. The statement can be transformed in this way, P85=34. This implies that
there are 85% of those who took the exam in Science got the scores lower than
Juan Miguel’s score which is 34.
58. What type of education can best prepare the global teacher towards a
limitless and boundless world?
A. Formal education C. Alternative education
B. Inclusive education D. Multi-cultural education
Answer: D. According to James Banks (2001), the primary goal of multicultural

education is to transform the school so that male and female students,
exceptional students and students from diverse cultural, social-class, racial and
ethnic groups experience an equal opportunity to learn.
59. Which among the following is the most essential in maintaining peace and
order in the school?
A. Academic curriculum C. Community participation
B. Campus cleanliness D. Rules of discipline
Answer: D. Rules of Discipline is one of the vital components in achieving the third
pillar of education (learning to live together). Consequently, learning to live
together is essential in building and maintaining a lasting culture of peace and
order in the school and in the world as a whole.
60. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

A. Republic Act 4670 C. Republic Act 10533
B. Republic Act 10157 D. Republic Act 9293
Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten

Education into the Basic Education System of the Philippines and appropriating
funds therefore.
61. What government program aims to minimize the gap between low social
status and educational opportunities for deserving learners?
A. National Achievement Test
B. National College Admission Examination
C. Education Service Contracting Scheme
D. Annual Fiscal Allocation
Answer: C. ESC or Education Service Contracting program is a government

program which provides a fixed tuition subsidy to graduates of public elementary
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schools who opt to enroll in participating private high schools. It contracts private
schools to provide secondary education to “would-have-been” public school
students. It is an example of a moderate public-private partnership in the World
Bank’s conceptual framework. The aim of this program is to minimize the gap
between low social status and educational opportunities for deserving learners.
62. Which among the following is a form of emotional bullying which should be
stopped?
A. Ridiculing C. Spanking
B. Punching D. Pinching
Answer: A. Ridiculing. OPTIONS B, C and D are forms of physical bullying.
63. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the

following three minimum criteria EXCEPT for _____.
A. there is hostile intent C. imbalance of power
B. must be physical in nature D. repetition over a period of time
Answer: B. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the

following three minimum criteria: (1) hostile intent (i.e., the harm caused by
bullying is deliberate, not accidental), (2) imbalance of power (i.e., bullying
includes a real or perceived power inequity between the bully and the victim),
and (3) repetition over a period of time (i.e., more than once with the potential
to occur multiple times). Bullying can be physical, sexual, verbal or emotional in
nature.
64. Can Lisa Macuja be given a special permit to teach ballet in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education
graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes,she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued
by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition
and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of
specialization.”
65. Hera took the LET last March 2016. However, she failed in the examination. Is
she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No, she needs to take the examination again.
B. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 15 percentage points from the passing
general average rating.
C. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 10 percentage points from the passing
D. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 5 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
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Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
examination for professional teachers, with a rating of not lower than five
percentage points from the passing general average rating, shall be eligible as
para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-year special permit,
renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.
66. According to Batas PambansaBlg. 232, the following are the rights of school
EXCEPT for ___.
A. Right for basic education to determine subjects of study
B. Right to provide for the proper governance
C. Right to enforce administrative systems
D. Right for institutions of higher learning to determine academic grounds for
admission
Answer: A. According to Batas PambansaBlg. 232, the following are the rights of
school: 1. The right of their governing boards or lawful authorities to provide for
the proper governance of the school and to adopt and enforce administrative
or management systems. 2. The right for institutions of higher learning to determine
on academic grounds who shall be admitted to study, who may teach, and what
shall be subjects of the study and research. OPTION A is not stated in this law.
67. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in ____.
A. attendance, character, merit and quality of academic performance
B. attendance, beauty, merit and quality of academic performance
C. attendance, merit and quality of academic performance
D. merit and quality of academic performance
Answer: D. According to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit
and quality of academic performance.
68. Which is true of LET passers?

A. Every LET passer shall be required to take the Professional Oath before
practicing as a Professional Teacher.
B. Taking the Professional Oath before practicing as a Professional Teacher is
optional for LET passer.
C. The Professional Oath can be taken before any Professional Teacher.
D. The taking of oath must be within one month from passing the LET.
Answer: A. According to Article III, Section 18 of Republic Act 7836, every LET
passer shall be required to take his professional oath before practicing as a
professional teacher.
69. Among the following, which directly qualifies the teacher candidate to be
registered at par with other professions like medicine, law, nursing, and the like?
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A. Teaching job placement
B. Licensure examination
C. Continuing professional education
D. Membership in professional associations
Answer: B. One common thing among the professions like medicine, law, nursing
and teaching is licensure examinations. Republic Act 7836 prescribes the
Licensure Examination for Teachers and strengthens the regulation and
supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines. According to this law,
no person shall engage in teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as
defined in this Act, whether in the preschool, elementary or secondary level,
unless he is a duly registered professional teacher, and a holder of a valid
certificate of registration and a valid professional license.
70. Jen passed the PBET in 1993. She decided to apply in the public school in 2016
as an elementary teacher. However, DepEd requires that every teacher
applicant should be a LET passer. Will DepEd accept the application of Jen?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. Only if there is scarcity of LET passers in the division where she applies
D. No, she is not a LET Passer.
Answer: A. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, upon approval of the
application and payment of the prescribed fees, the certificate of registration
and professional license as a professional teacher shall be issued without
examination as required in this Act to a qualified applicant who is a registered
professional teacher with the National Board for Teachers under the Department
of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 1006
(PBET). This means that being a PBET passer is equivalent to being a LET passer.
71. What is at the heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program
(TEDP)?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
of students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum.
72.It is a tool that serves as a guide for teachers’ continuous learning and
development within a calendar year. It is structured in a way that every
professional teacher regularly and individually prepares, implements, monitors
and updates the plan.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
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identified development needs revealed by the Training and Development Needs
Assessment (TDNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the
73. What is the constitutional exemption for prohibition to establish schools solely
for aliens in the Philippines?
A. School for Asians only
B. School for special alien children
C. Religious or mission schools
D. Schools for children of diplomats and their dependents
Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution, no

educational institution shall be established exclusively for aliens and no group of
aliens shall comprise more than one-third of the enrollment in any school.
However, the provisions of this subsection SHALL NOT apply to schools established
for foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents and, unless otherwise
provided by law, for other foreign temporary residents.
74. How can collaboration among teachers for sustained professional practice
be best achieved?
A. Independent work
B. Mentoring system by experienced teachers
C. Individual Plan for Professional Development
D. Support for beginning teachers
Answer: B. Mentoring system by experienced teachers is one of the professional

practices in DepEd. For example, newly hired teachers will be given technical
assistance by the master teachers to better help such neophyte teachers in
implementing and improving the quality of instruction.
75. Fe is a licensed teacher but has quit teaching for the past years. After five
years, she decided to serve as a teacher again. Can Fe go back to teaching
immediately?
A. Yes, she is a licensed teacher.
B. No, she has abandoned the teaching profession.
C. Yes, especially if there is no other teacher who can fill in the vacant position.
D. No, she has to take first a 12-unit refresher course before she can go back
to teaching.
Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, professional teachers

who have not practiced their profession for the past five (5) years shall take at
least twelve (12) units of education courses, consisting of at least six (6) units of
pedagogy and six (6) units of content courses, or the equivalent training and
number of hours, to be chosen from a list of courses to be provided by the Board
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and the Department of Education, before they can be allowed to practice their
profession in the country.
76. Are vocational teachers required of professional license?

A. Only if they teach in the regular school.
B. Yes.
C. Only if they have less than 5 years of teaching experience.
D. No.
Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 4 of the Republic Act 7836, the term
teacher refers to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and
secondary levels, whether on full-time or part-time basis, in the private or public
schools, including industrial arts or VOCATIONAL TEACHERS and all other persons
performing supervisory and/or administrative functions in all schools in the
aforesaid levels and qualified to practice teaching under this Act. Therefore,
vocational teachers, as stated above, are part of the scope of Republic Act 7836
and shall therefore earn a license as a professional teacher before they can
practice the teaching profession.
77. This law makes some amendments of certain sections of Republic Act 7836
such as the Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration and
Exception.
Answer: D. Republic Act 9293 amends specific sections of Republic Act 7836 such
as Section 15, Section 26, and Section 31.
78. When should teachers support one another?

A. At all times for whatever cause
B. When they dialogue with administration
C. When there is rift among teachers
D. When the best interest of the learners is at stake in a controversy
Answer: D. According to Article V, Section 1 of the Code of Ethics for Professional

Teachers, teachers shall, at all times, be imbued with the spirit of professional
loyalty, mutual confidence, and faith in one another, self-sacrifice for the
common good, and full cooperation with colleagues. When the best interest of
the learners, the school, or the profession is at stake in any controversy, teachers
shall support one another.
79. What Republic Act that punishes any person who practices the teaching
profession in the Philippines without having first a license as a professional
teacher?
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Answer: C. According to Article IV, Section 27 of the Republic Act 7836, except
as otherwise allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice
the teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any
position calling for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid
certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the Commission.
80. Which among the following allows the teachers to practice individual
accountability for professional growth and shared responsibility for the entire
organization’s development?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. TEDP D. LET
identified development needs revealed by the Teachers’ Strengths and Needs
Assessment (TSNA) appropriate for the specific profession & is consistent with the
81. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

A. Educational Decree of 1863 C. Presidential Decree 1006
B. Educational Decree of 1853 D. Presidential Decree 1009
Answer: C. President Ferdinand Marcos was the president who approved the
Presidential Decree 1006. As stated, this Decree shall be known as the Decree
Professionalizing Teaching.
82. An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated

System of Education.
A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 C. Education Act of 1972
B. Batas Pambansa Blg.262 D. Education Act of 1962
Answer: A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 is also known as the Education Act of 1982. It
is an Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated
System of Education. This Act shall apply to and govern both formal and non-
formal systems in public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational
system.
83. Any person who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without
having previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional license is punishable by ___.
A. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than six (6) months nor
more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
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B. A fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor more than Twenty
more than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
C. A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty
more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
D.A fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) nor more than Fifty
more than two (2) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Answer: A. According to Article IV, Section 28 of the Republic Act 7836, any
person who practices the teaching profession in the Philippines without having
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
license is punishable by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) nor
more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00) or imprisonment of nor less than
six (6) months nor more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
84. Self-evaluation allows the teacher to examine one’s strengths and

weaknesses. The following are forms of self-evaluation EXCEPT for _______.
A. Journal
B. Self-videotape of class performance
C. Evaluation tool/instrument
D. Teachers’ Quality Circle / Peer Feedback
Answer: D. Teacher’s Quality Circle/Peer Feedback is a form of peer assessment

NOT a form of self-evaluation.
85. This is an act mandating and strengthening the continuing professional

development program for all regulated professions, creating the continuing
professional development council and appropriating funds therefore.
Answer: B. Per definition of Republic Act 10912.
86. According to Republic Act 10533, this term refers to the second stage of
compulsory basic education which is composed of six (6) years.
A. Kindergarten C. Secondary Education
B. Elementary Education D. Tertiary Education
Answer: B. According to Section 4 of Republic Act 10533, enhanced basic

education program encompasses at least one (1) year of kindergarten
education, six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary
education. Kindergarten education shall mean one (1) year of preparatory
education for children at least five (5) years old as a prerequisite for Grade I.
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Elementary education refers to the second stage of compulsory basic education
which is composed of six (6) years. Secondary education refers to the third stage
of compulsory basic education. It consists of four (4) years of junior high school
education and two (2) years of senior high school education.
87. Teacher Andres easily gets sick and therefore would oftentimes give his
students seatworks and activities instead of giving interactive discussions and
thorough explanations about the lesson. As a result, his students get a poor rating
during the National Achievement Test. What certain provision in the Code of
Ethics for Professional Teachers did he violate?
A. A teacher is a facilitator of learning and of the development of the youth; he

shall, therefore, render the best service by providing an environment conducive
to such learning and growth.
B. In the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as much as of his own,
every teacher shall be physically, mentally and morally fit.
C. Every teacher shall possess and actualize a full commitment and devotion to
duty.
D. Every teacher shall manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a
noble calling.
Answer: B. According toArticle II, Section 3 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, in the interest of the State and of the Filipino people as much as of his
own, every teacher shall be physically, mentally and morally fit.
88. Teacher Toni is in a relationship with his student. Is this allowed?
A. Yes, they should be proud of their relationship by revealing in the entire the
classtheir real status.
B. No at all times.
C. Yes, provided that Teacher Toni should exercise utmost professional discretion
to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the learner.
D. No, unless the principal allows.
Answer: C. According to Article VIII, Section 7 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, in a situation where mutual attraction and subsequent love develop
between the teacher and the learner, the teacher shall exercise utmost
professional discretion to avoid scandal, gossip and preferential treatment of the
learner.
89. The following supports the statement that “every teacher shall be physically,
mentally and morally fit” EXCEPT for ____.
A. the conduct of neuro-psychological exam as one of the requirements in

applying for a teaching position
B. the conduct of x-ray test, urine test, hepatitis test and other related physical
examinations
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C. negative drug test
D. must be able to identify one’s blood type
Answer: D.Option D or identifying one’s blood type does not necessarily

guarantee and assure that a teacher is already physically fit. In other words,
Option D has nothing to do with physical fitness, mental fitness or moral fitness.
90.Rea took the LET last March 2015. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination.
Is she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Yes, if her LET rating is below 75.
B.Yes, if her LET rating is 71-74. D. Yes, if her LET rating is 70-74.
91. Can Lea Salonga be given a special permit to teach Music in high school?
A. No, she cannot. In the very first place, she is not an education graduate.
B. No, she has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, she is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, she has excelled and gained international recognition.
Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, a special permit may

also be issued by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained
international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her
respective field of specialization.
92. Cirilo is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He wants

to proceed the teaching profession by earning units in professional education.
Now, how many units in professional education does the law require for a non-
education graduate to earn before he can take the LET?
A. 10 units C. 32 units
B. 12 units D. 18 units
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, an individual with a bachelor’s

degree in education or its equivalent with a major and minor, or a bachelor’s
degree in arts and sciences with at least eighteen (18) units in professional
education is qualified to take the LET.
93. This Act is also known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of
1994.”
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Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and
supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a
licensure examination for teachers. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers
Professionalization Act of 1994.”
94. This Republic Act is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School Teachers".
Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers". It applies to all public school teachers except those in the professorial
staff of state colleges and universities.
95. Which among the following refers to the Republic Act that enhances the
Philippine Basic Education System by strengthening its curriculum and increasing
the number of years for basic education?
Answer: C. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act
of 2013”. The enhanced basic education program encompasses at least one (1)
year of kindergarten education, six (6) years of elementary education, and six (6)
years of secondary education, in that sequence.
96. According to Republic Act 10533, secondary education includes _____.

A. Four (4) years of senior high school and two (2) years of junior high school
education.
B. Four (4) years of junior high school and two (2) years of senior high school
education.
C. Three (3) years of junior high school and three (3) years of senior high school
education.
D. Five (5) years of junior high school and one (1) year of senior high school
education.
Answer: B. Republic Act 10533 is also known as “Enhanced Basic Education Act
of 2013”. In this curriculum, secondary education includes four (4) years of junior
high school and two (2) years of senior high school education.
97. A teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in ____.
A. attendance, character, merit and quality of academic performance
B. attendance, beauty, merit and quality of academic performance
C. attendance, merit and quality of academic performance
D. merit and quality of academic performance
Answer: D. According to Article VIII, Section 6 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall base the evaluation of the learner’s work only in merit
and quality of academic performance.
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98. What does the TEDP require for pre-service teachers before they can be
employed as a professional teacher?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: D. The Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP) requires all
pre-service teachers to earn their license as professional teachers before they can
be employed as a professional teacher. With that, pre-service teachers should
therefore take and pass the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).
99. According to the “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers”, the term teacher
includes the following EXCEPT for:
A. Full-time Preschool Teacher C. Part-time Elementary Teacher
B. Full-time High School Teacher D. Full-time College Teacher
Answer: D. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers all public and
private school teachers in all educational institutions at the preschool, primary,
elementary, and secondary levels whether academic, vocational, special,
technical, or non-formal. The term “teacher” shall include industrial arts or
vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory and /or
administrative functions in all school at the aforesaid levels, whether on full-time
or part-time basis.
100. The acronym NCBTS means _____.

A. National Competency-Based Teaching Standards
B. National Competency-Based Teacher Standards
C. National Competence-Based Teaching Standards
D. National Competence-Based Teacher Standards
Answer: B. NCBTS means National Competency-Based Teacher Standards. It is an

integrated theoretical framework that defines the different dimensions of
effective teaching.
101. What is at the heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program
(TEDP)?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
of students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum.
102. Following Kolberg’s theory of moral development, what is the moral

reasoning or perspective of social activists who seek human rights and the welfare
of citizens beyond what is given by laws?
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A. Social Contract C. Mutual Benefit
B. Law and Order D. Punishment
Answer: A. Social Contract. In the stage of Social Contract, the person is looking
at various opinions and of different people while considering the welfare of the
majority before coming up with the decision on the morality of the action.
103. The child continues his development but sexual urges are quiet. In line with
Freud’s Theory, the first statement falls under what stage?
A. Genital Stage C. Latency Stage
B. Anal Stage D. Phallic Stage
Answer: C. In the Latency Stage, the child’s sexual urges goes inactive and quiet
that is why Freud used the term LATENCY to describe the stage because LATENCY
literally means dormant or inactive.
104. Jheremy received a candy after correctly completing his assignment. He

always tries to complete all assignments correctly for him to have a candy once
again. What is being shown in the situation?
A. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning
B. Social Learning D. Insight Learning
Answer: C. Operant Conditioning is founded by B.F. Skinner. According to this

theory, a good action will be strengthened by giving reinforcement while a bad
action will be weakened by giving punishment.
105. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is composed

of how many domains?
A. 5 C. 7
B. 6 D. 8
Answer: C. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) has

seven domains. These are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning
Environment, 3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and
Reporting, 6. Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional
Development.
106. Who among the following Philippine presidents approved a Republic Act
that professionalizes teaching and that strengthens the regulation and supervision
of the practice of teaching in the Philippines?
A. Marcos C. Estrada
B. Ramos D. Arroyo
Answer: B. President Fidel V. Ramos was the president who approved Republic
Act 7836 on December 16, 1994. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the
regulation and supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines. It is also
known as the “Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994.”
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107. This law makes some amendments of certain sections of Republic Act 7836
such as the Qualification Requirements of Teacher Applicants, Registration and
Exception.
Answer: D. Republic Act 9293 amends specific sections of Republic Act 7836 such
as Section 15, Section 26, and Section 31.
108. The Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) comes to existence because of
what Republic Act?
Answer: C. Republic Act 7836 is the Republic Act that prescribes the Licensure
Examination for Teachers and strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers
109. According to Republic Act 10533, the following are some of the features of
the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013” EXCEPT for _____.
A. Junior High School C. Bilingual Education
B. Senior High School D. MTB-MLE
Answer: C. Bilingual Education is NOT a feature of the “Enhanced Basic Education

Act of 2013”. Instead of Bilingual Education, this curriculum adheres to the
principles and framework of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-
MLE) which starts from where the learners are and from what they already knew
proceeding from the known to the unknown.
110. Mr.RodyBinoy, a private high school teacher, is being hired by a certain

senatorial candidate to serve as one of the UNA Party poll watchers for the 2016
elections. Is this allowed?
A. Yes, it is one his rights as a Filipino citizen to support a political party that he
wants.
B. No, unless his principal allows him to do so.
C. Yes, he is a private school teacher, not a public school teacher.
D. No, it is not allowed regardless if he is a public or private school teacher.
Answer: D. According to Article II, Section 5 of the Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers, a teacher shall not engage in the promotion of any political, religious,
or other partisan interest, and shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, require, collect,
or receive any money or service or other valuable material from any person or
entity for such purposes. This applies to all public and private school teachers,
from preschool up to high school, on full-time or part-time basis.
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111. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” covers _____.
A. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at
the preschool, primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether
academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, whether on full-time or
part-time basis.
B. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at
the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic,
vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, whether on full-time or part-time
basis.
C. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at
the preschool, primary, elementary, secondary and tertiary levels whether
academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, on full-time basis.
D. All licensed public and private school teachers in all educational institutions at
the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary levels whether academic,
vocational, special, technical, or non-formal, on full-time basis.
Answer: B. According to Article I, Section 2 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional

Teachers”, this Code covers all licensed public and private school teachers in all
educational institutions at the preschool, primary, elementary, and secondary
levels whether academic, vocational, special, technical, or non-formal. The term
“teacher” shall include industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons
performing supervisory and /or administrative functions in all school at the
aforesaid levels, whether on full time or part-time basis.
112. The following are the domains of NCBTS EXCEPT for _____.
A. Tenure of Office C. Curriculum
B. Learning Environment D. Community Linkages
Answer: A. Tenure of Office is not a domain of NCBTS. The complete domains of

NCBTS are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning Environment,
3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and Reporting, 6.
Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.
113. According to Republic Act 4670, the term “teacher” includes _____.
I. Full time teachers
II. Vocational teachers
III. Guidance counselors
IV. Librarians
A. I, II and III C. I and II

B. I, II, III and IV D. III and IV
Answer: B. As used in Republic Act 4670, the term "teacher" shall mean all persons
engaged in classroom teaching, in any level of instruction, on full-time basis,
including guidance counselors, school librarians, industrial arts or vocational
instructors, and all other persons performing supervisory and/or administrative
functions in all schools, colleges and universities operated by the Government or
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its political subdivisions; but shall not include school nurses, school physicians,
school dentists, and other school employees.
114. During conferences and meetings, Teacher Miguel often introduced himself
by saying “I am only a teacher.” This line implies that ____.
A. The teaching profession is insignificant.
B. Teachers receive the lowest salaries.
C. The speaker is a reluctant teacher.
D. The speaker is not proud to be a teacher.
Answer: D. The line that says “I am only a teacher”, especially because of the
word “only”, implies that Teacher Miguel is not proud of his profession as a
teacher. According to Article IV, Section 1 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, every teacher shall actively insure that teaching is the noblest
profession, and shall manifest genuine enthusiasm and pride in teaching as a
noble calling.
115. Teacher Randy, a Grade-8 Teacher is socially detached from his learners’
parents so as not to be perceived as biased and unfair by other parents especially
in selecting the deserving honor students of the class. Is Teacher Randy’s behavior
correct?
A. No, a teacher should maintain cordial relations with parents.
B. Yes, it is his personal choice and right as a teacher.
C. Yes, Teacher Randy’s behavior of being socially detached is a good example
in order to avoid inequalities and being partial to his learners.
D. Yes, provided that such behavior receives approval from the school head.
Answer: A. According to Article IX, Section 1 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, every teacher shall establish and maintain cordial relations with
parents, and shall conduct himself to merit their confidence and respect.
116.Republic Act 4670 is commonly known as the _____.

A. Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
B. Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994
C. Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
D. Commission on Higher Education Act
Answer: A. Republic Act 4670 is known as the "Magna Carta for Public School
Teachers". It applies to all public school teachers except those in the professorial
staff of state colleges and universities.
117. Is the Continuing Professional Education for every teacher compulsory?

A. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers.
B. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
C. Yes, it is compulsory as stated in Republic Act 9293.
D. No, it is optional. A professional has the choice whether to go for CPE or not.
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Answer: A.According to Article IV, Section 3 of the “Code of Ethics for Professional
Teachers”, every teacher shall participate in the Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) program of the Professional Regulation Commission, and shall
pursue such other studies as will improve his efficiency, enhance the prestige of
the profession, and strengthen his competence, virtues, and productivity in order
to be nationally and internationally competitive.
118. Republic Act 10533 is widely known as the _____.

A. Kindergarten Law
B. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Act
of 2013”. This Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by
strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic
education.
119. Republic Act 7722 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is commonly
known as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
D. Commision on Higher Education Act
Answer: D. Also known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, the Republic Act 7722
created the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) whose main task is to
regulate and develop tertiary education in the Philippines.
120. What Republic Act that punishes any person who practices the teaching
profession in the Philippines without having first a license as a professional
teacher?
Answer: C. According to Article IV, Section 27 of the Republic Act 7836, except
as otherwise allowed under this Act, no person shall practice or offer to practice
the teaching profession in the Philippines or be appointed as teacher to any
position calling for a teaching position without having previously obtained a valid
certificate of registration and a valid professional license from the Commission.
121. Mr. Anton Garcia and Mr. Jheremy Lopez are vocational teachers. Are they
required to earn first a professional license before they can teach?
A. No, unless if they apply in the public school.
B. Yes.
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C. No, unless if they have less than 5 years of teaching experience.
D. No, vocational teachers are not part of the scope of Republic Act 7836.
Answer: B.
According to Article I, Section 4 of the Republic Act 7836, the term teacher
refers to all persons engaged in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels,
whether on full-time or part-time basis, in the private or public schools, including
industrial arts or vocational teachers and all other persons performing supervisory
and/or administrative functions in all schools in the aforesaid levels and qualified
to practice teaching under this Act.
Therefore, vocational teachers, as stated above, are part of the scope

of Republic Act 7836 and shall therefore earn a license as a professional teacher
before they can practice the teaching profession.
122. Can NonitoDonaire be given a special permit to teach boxing in a school?

A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.
B. No, he has not passed the LET.
C. Yes, he is a graduate of ALS.
D. Yes, he has excelled and gained international recognition.
Answer: D. According to Republic Act 9293, a special permit may also be issued
by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained international recognition
and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her respective field of
specialization.”
123. Tina took the LET last September 2015. However, she failed in the examination.
Is she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No.
B. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 15 percentage points from the passing
C. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 10 percentage points from the passing
D. Yes, if her rating is not lower than 5 percentage points from the passing general
average rating.
124. Edna took the LET last year. Unfortunately, she failed in the examination and
got an overall rating of 69. Now, is she qualified for the position of para-teachers?
A. No. C. Maybe.
B. Yes. D. Yes, provided that she is a first-taker.
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Answer: A. According to Republic Act 9293, those who have failed the licensure
125. What Republic Act that strengthens the regulation and supervision of the
practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a licensure examination for
teachers?
Answer: B. Republic Act 7836 is an act that strengthens the regulation and
supervision of the practice of teaching in the Philippines and prescribes a
licensure examination for teachers. It is also known as the “Philippine Teachers
126. Which among the following refers to the “Enhanced Basic Education Act of
2013”?
of 2013”. This Republic Act enhances the Philippine Basic Education System by
strengthening its curriculum and increasing the number of years for basic
education.
127. Republic Act 7796 was approved during the year 1994. This Act is widely
known as the___.
A. Kindergarten Law
Answer: B. Also known as the Technical Education and Skills Development

Authority Act (TESDA) of 1994, Republic Act 7796 has the objective of providing
relevant and quality technical education that is accessible to all and to create
the agency that will manage technical education and skills development in the
Philippines.
128. Which decree that provided for the establishment of primary school for boys
and girls in each town of the country?
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Answer: A. Educational Decree of 1863 provided for the establishment of primary
school for boys and girls in each town of the Philippines.
129. This decree is known as the Decree Professionalizing Teaching.

Answer: C. President Ferdinand Marcos was the president who approved the
Presidential Decree 1006. As stated, this Decree shall be known as the Decree
Professionalizing Teaching.
130. The following are behaviorists EXCEPT for _____.

A. Max Wertheimer C. John Watson
B. Ivan Pavlov D. B.F. Skinner
Answer: A. Max Wertheimer. He is a cognitivist, not a behaviorist. He founded the

Gestalt Psychology which asserted that “the whole is greater than the sum of its
parts”.
On the other hand, Ivan Pavlov is the man behind the Classical Conditioning
Theory. John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. B.F. Skinner is the proponent of
the Operant Conditioning Theory. These three theorists are all behaviorists.
131. In Erikson’s Pschosocial Theory of Development, which affirmation belongs to

the stage of identity versus role confusion?
A. Only few people in the world can really be trusted
B. I get a good deal of pleasure from working
C. I wonder what sort of person I am
D. I feel competent
Answer: C. If a person wonders what sort of a person he is, it implies that the person
is uncertain about himself and therefore he belongs to the stage of identity versus
role confusion.
On the other hand, OPTION A belongs to the stage of Trust versus Mistrust, OPTION
B and D belong to the stage of Industry versus Inferiority.
132. Among examples listed, which does NOT represent teaching strategies to
develop metacognition?
A. Have students develop questions about what is going on around them
B. Have teachers who monitor and rate learning achievement
C. Have students to monitor their own learning and thinking
D. Have students make predictions about what is to be represented
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Answer: B. Metacognition is "cognition about cognition", "thinking about thinking",
or "knowing about knowing". It comes from the root word "meta", meaning
beyond. It can take many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to
use particular strategies for learning or for problem-solving. OPTIONS A, C, and D
promote metacognition while OPTION B does not.
133. In Piaget’s Formal Operational Stage in his Cognitive Development Theory,

which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of the child’s thinking
ability?
A. Logical thinking C. Hypothesis-making
B. Abstract problem solving D. Centration
Answer: D. Centration. Centration belongs to the Pre-Operational Stage, not on

the Formal Operational Stage. Example of Centration includes when a child is
presented with two identical beakers containing the same amount of liquid. The
child usually notes that the beakers do contain the same amount of liquid. When
one of the beakers is poured into a taller and thinner container, children who are
younger than seven or eight years old typically say that the two beakers no longer
contain the same amount of liquid, and that the taller container holds the larger
quantity (centration), without taking into consideration the fact that both beakers
were previously noted to contain the same amount of liquid. Due to superficial
changes, the child was unable to comprehend that the properties of the
substances continued to remain the same.
134. This process is characterized by how humans perceive and adapt to new
information. It is the process of fitting new information into pre-existing
cognitive schemas.
A. Assimilation C. Equilibrium
B. Accommodation D. Disequilibrium
Answer: A.
Assimilation occurs when humans are faced with new or unfamiliar

information and refer to previously learned information in order to make sense of
it.
On the other hand, accommodation means the process of taking new

information in one's environment and altering pre-existing schemas in order to fit
in the new information. For equilibrium, a child is considered to be in a state of
equilibrium or in a state of cognitive balance when she or he is capable of
explaining what he or she is perceiving (schema) at the time. Disequilibrium is an
imbalance between what is understood and what is encountered.
135. "Give me a dozen healthy infants, well-formed, and my own specified world
to bring them up in and I'll guarantee to take any one at random and train him
to become any type of specialist I might select - doctor, lawyer, artist, merchant-
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chief and, yes, even beggar-man and thief, regardless of his talents, penchants,
tendencies, abilities, vocations and the race of his ancestors” This famous line is
from _____.
A. Edward Thorndike C. John Watson

B. B.F. Skinner D. Ivan Pavlov
Answer: C. John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. Behaviorism as as a learning

theory asserts that man is a product of one’s environment and that we can shape
one’s behavior by controlling his or her environmment.
136. According to Sigmund Freud, this is the stage in a child’s life wherein he learns
to realize the differences of males and females.
B. Anal Stage D. Phallic Stage
Answer: D. Phallic Stage is the stage of a child’s life wherein he becomes aware
of sexuality.
137. Among the structures of personality, savage desires fall under what structure?
A. Id C. Supe Ego
B. Ego D. Super Id
Answer: A. Id is also known as the pleasure principle structure. Instincts and savage
desires belong to Id.
On the other hand, Ego is the reality test and deciding principle while Super Ego
is the morality and conscience—centered principle. Super Id does not exist.
138. What is the term given by Sigmund Freud’s in his stages of development?
A. Psychosocial C. Sociocultural
B. Psychosexual D. Sociosexual
Answer: B. Sigmund Freud is famous for his Psychosexual Stages of Development.

It is a developmental theory wherein he believes that progress occurs through the
stages as the libido is directed to different body parts. He asserted that children
are born with a libido – a sexual urge.
139. “Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of wisdom. Wisdom enables a
person to look back on their life with a sense of closure and completeness, and
also accept death without fear.” According to Erikson, the aforementioned line
can be categorized under the stage of _____.
A. Generativity versus Stagnation C. Industry versus Inferiority
B. Intimacy versus Isolation D. Integrity versus Despair
Answer: D. Integrity versus Despair is the time in one’s life that we contemplate
our accomplishments and are able to develop integrity if we see ourselves as
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leading a successful life.
Erik Erikson believed if we see our lives as unproductive, feel guilt about our past,
or feel that we did not accomplish our life goals, we become dissatisfied with life
and develop despair, often leading to depression and hopelessness.
140. Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development is often described as _____.

A. Psychosocial C. Sociocultural
B. Psychosexual D. Sociosexual
Answer: A. Psychosocial. Erikson’sStages of Development is psychosocial in

nature because they involve psychological needs of the individual (i.e. psycho)
conflicting with the needs of society (i.e. social).
141. The following are the domains of learning EXCEPT for _____.
A. Cognitive C. Affective
B. Adaptive D. Psychomotor
Answer: B. Adaptive. The correct three domains of learning include Cognitive

Domain (which is concerned with the development of mental processes and
concepts), Affective Domain (which involves assimilation of values, emotional
reactions and acquisition of attitudes) and Psychomotor Domain (which deals on
the development of skills, senses and muscles).
142. Who is behind the famous experiment about a dog who salivated just by the
appearance of the bell because the dog already associated the bell to the food
and the food to the bell?
A. Edward Thorndike C. John Watson
B. B.F. Skinner D. Ivan Pavlov
Answer: D. Ivan Pavlov was the proponent of Classical Coditioning. Classical

Conditioning theory involves learning a new behavior via the process of
association. In simple terms, two stimuli are linked together to produce a new
learned response in a person or animal.
143. Jess got perfect scores in all his quizzes. As a result, Teacher Anton told him
that he will be exempted to take the major examination. This act of Teacher
Anton is an example of __.
A. Punishment C. Positive Reinforcement
B. Negative Reinforcement D. Primary Reinforcement
Answer: B. Negative reinforcement.
Negative reinforcement is a kind of reinforcement given to strengthen a

good behavior by the removal of something such as exempting a well-performing
learner to take the major examination.
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On the other hand, punishment is given to weaken a bad behavior while
positive reinforcement is given to strengthen a good behavior by giving
something to the learner. Primary reinforcement refers to giving someone his basic
needs such as food, water and shelter as a way to strengthen a good behavior.
144. Based on Erikson’s theory, which affirmation does NOT belong to the stage of
initiative vs. guilt?
A. People can hardly be trusted.
B. In times of hardship, I will not quit.
C. I am ready to take a risk.
D. I believe what happens to me is the result of what I have done.
Answer: A. The statement in OPTION A belongs to the stage of Trust versus Mistrust
while OPTIONS B, C, and D fall under initiative versus guilt.
145. The theory of B.F. Skinner can be applied to classroom by_____.

A. connecting facts and concepts
B. fostering conducive learning environment
C. using reinforcement
D. using manipulative devices
Answer: C. The theory of B.F. Skinner is entitled the Operant Conditioning. By

definition, operant conditioning is a theory which asserts that a good action will
be strengthened by giving reinforcement while a bad action will be weakened
by giving punishment.
146. He introduced the notion of zone of proximal development and

“scaffolding”.
A. Watson C. Piaget
B. Vygotsky D. Kohlberg
Answer: B. Lev Vygotsky is the person behind the Socio-culutural Theory. He

described the "zone of proximal development" as the zone where learning occurs,
where the child needs scaffolding or assistance from the environment.
147. Hera was punished for cheating in an exam. For sure Hera wont cheat again
in short span of time, but this does not guarantee that Hera won’t cheat ever
again. Based on Thorndike’s theory on punishment and learning, this shows that
_____.
A. Punishment strengthens a response
B. Punishment removes response
C. Punishment doesn’t remove a response
D. Punishment weakens a response
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Answer: D. By definition, punishment is given to decrease the chances of a
response to occur gain. In particular, a bad action will be given punishment so as
to weaken the said negative action.
148. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten
Education into the Basic Education System of the Philippines and appropriating
funds therefore.
.
149. “When I grow up, I cannot imagine doing anything else but to be an
elementary teacher,” says Ana, a 6-year old child.
A. Vocation C. Profession
B. Mission D. Occupation
Answer: A. Teaching as a vocation means an individual has the noble calling,

deep love and inner motivation to be a teacher. Dreaming to become a teacher
even at an early age demonstrates vocation, a passion for teaching.
150. Teachers should go through continuing professional education.

B. Mission D. Calling
Answer: C. Teaching as a profession means an individual has to undergo formal

training and education, and meet all the necessary qualifications of a
professional teacher as required by the law before he/she can practice the
teaching profession. The “Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers” mandates
every teacher to go through continuing professional education. With that, the
correct answer is LETTER C, Teaching as a Profession.
151. Teacher Jess targets to reach a Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of 90% in the
coming National Achievement Test.
B. Mission D. Occupation
Answer: B. Teaching as a mission means an individual sees teaching as a specific

task to be accomplished. That task is a specific goal, measurable, attainable,
realistic and time-bounded.
152. Only licensed teachers are hired in the public school.


professional teacher as required by the law before he/she can practice the
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teaching profession. Earning a license as a professional teacher is a concrete
example of teaching as a profession.
153. Submitting school forms and daily lesson plans are examples of teaching as
____.

professional teacher as required by the law before he can practice the teaching
profession. Not only that, teaching as a profession also means an individual meets
the expectations of his job and that he fulfills his roles, duties and responsibilities as
an employee. Such responsibilities include submitting school forms and daily
lesson plans.
154. “K-to-12 Act” is otherwise known as _____.

of 2013” or the “K-to-12 Act”. The enhanced basic education program
encompasses at least one (1) year of kindergarten education, six (6) years of
elementary education, and six (6) years of secondary education, in that
sequence.
155. An Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated

System of Education.
A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 C. Education Act of 1972
B. Batas Pambansa Blg.262 D. Education Act of 1962
Answer: A. Batas Pambansa Blg.232 is also known as the Education Act of 1982. It
is an Act providing for the establishment and maintenance of an Integrated
System of Education. This Act shall apply to and govern both formal and non-
formal systems in public and private schools in all levels of the entire educational
system.
156. According to Education Act of 1982, the following are the objectives of
elementary education EXCEPT for _____.
A. To discover and enhance the different aptitudes and interests of the learners
so as to equip him with skills for productive endeavour.
B. To provide learning experiences which increase the learner's awareness of and
responsiveness to the changes in and just demands of society and to prepare him
for constructive and effective involvement.
C. To provide the knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential
to personal development and necessary for living in and contributing to a
developing and changing social milieu.
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D. To promote work experiences which develop the learner's orientation to the
world of work and creativity and prepare himself to engage in honest and gainful
work.
Answer: A. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option A is an objective of secondary

education, NOT an objective of elementary education.
157. Among the special rights of teachers, which is NOT provided by law?
A. Right to be free from compulsory assignments not related to their duties as

defined in their appointments or contracts, unless compensated therefor,
conformably to existing law
B. Right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, relevant quality

education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development
as person with human dignity
C. Right to be accorded due respect
D. Right to be accorded due protection
Answer: B. Based on Education Act of 1982, Option B is a right of the students, NOT
of the teachers.
158. The Enhanced Basic Education Program encompasses the following

EXCEPT_____.
A. Alternative Learning System C. Senior High School

B. Tertiary Education D. Junior High School
Answer: B. Tertiary Education is not part of the Enhanced Basic Education

Program. The Enhanced Basic Education Program only encompasses
Kindergarten, Elementary and Secondary Education as well as Alternative
Learning Systems for out-of-school learners and those with special needs.
159. It is a group of tried and tested alternative modalities of education delivery

within the confines of the formal system that allow schools to deliver quality
education to the marginalized students and those at risk of dropping out in order
to help them overcome personal, social and economic constraints in their
schooling.
A. Alternative Learning System
B. Alternative Delivery Mode
C. Education Service Contracting Program
D. Voucher Program
Answer: B. Alternative Delivery Mode is a government program launched

throughDepEd Order No.54, s.2012. This program aims to primarily address the
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problems on congestion and other situations, and circumstances which prevent
children from going to and staying in school.
160. Teacher Anton is often described by his students as highly demanding and
imposes rules without explanation. With this, the teaching style of Teacher Anton
is categorized as _____.
A. Authoritarian C. Detached
B. Permissive D. Authoritative
Answer: A. Authoritarian is a kind of teaching style wherein the teacher is highly

demanding but not warm.The authoritarian teacher is the sole authority in the
classroom and a dictator who frequently lectures, encourages little interaction
and establishes fervent competition among students. This style is too teacher-
centered and students’ ideas and efforts are not that welcomed and recognized.
161. If a teacher is not demanding nor warming to his students, how will you
classify his teaching style?
Answer: C. Detached or Uninvolved teaching styles are just the same. The
detached or uninvolved teacher tends to be neither warm nor demanding to his
learners. A teacher under this category does not have a genuine concern for
students’ learning. She does not address their needs and interests and she does
not know her students that well. This is the worst kind of teaching style.
162. Which among the four teaching styles is the ideal style for an effective
teacher?
Answer: D. Authoritative teachers are effective teachers because they are both
warm and demanding. Being warm means caring and emotional support for
students. Being demanding—in the good sense—means expecting something
from your students, both in terms of academic work and behavior. The
authoritative teacher is the ideal. This teacher has a positive, kind and supportive
relationship with her students, but they know when she “means business”.
163. Teacher Fred is the favorite teacher of Rose. According to Rose, her teacher
is so nice, warm but not demanding and he just ignores the disruptive behavior of
his students.
Answer: B. Permissive. Teachers in this category are often “too nice.” They are
warm and supportive but not very good at setting limits. Thus, students’ behaviors
become out of control. Permissive teachers may focus on effort while de-
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emphasizing the quality of students’ productions. Disruptive behavior may be
ignored or handled with weak, soft-spoken “reprimands” or pleading.
164. Among teaching styles, how do you classify teachers who are indifferent and
undemanding of students’ involvement?
165. How will you describe effective classroom managers?

A. demanding but does not have to be warm
B. warm but does not have to be demanding
C. neither demanding nor warm
D. demanding yet warm
Answer: D. The phrase “demanding yet warm” refers to the authoritative teacher.
Because of these qualities, authoritative teachers are effective classroom
managers. Being warm means caring and emotional support for students. Being
demanding—in the good sense—means expecting something from your kids,
both in terms of academic work and behavior.
166. Among teaching styles, how do you classify teachers who lack confidence
in enforcing and in demanding compliance to rules?
167. Teacher Ben is a detached kind of teacher and fails to address important
“warning signs” from students who are having trouble, academically or
behaviorally. With this, the teaching style of Teacher Ben is classified as _____.
A. Authoritarian C. Uninvolved
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168. In this kind of teaching style, the classroom atmosphere is fearful and punitive,
as teachers in this category exercise rigorous control but shows little interest in
involvement.

169. In this teaching style, students’ efforts are well-recognized but learners’
behaviors are out of control. Constructive learning does not flow well.
170. A teacher who belongs in this category may sit at her desk when students
are working or grade papers when “supervising” the playground. Students who
need extra emotional support do not get it from her, and students who need firm
behavioral limits do not get that either.
171. Which qualities best describe the permissive teachers?
A. demanding but NOT warm

B. warm but NOT demanding
C. NEITHER demanding NOR warm
D. demanding YET warm
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172. It is a field of study and an emerging discipline whose major aim is to create
equal educational opportunities from diverse racial, ethnic, social class and
cultural groups.
A. Differentiated Instruction C. Consensus
B. Multicultural Education D. Interaction
Answer: B. Multicultural Education envisions to transform the school so that male

and female students, exceptional students, and students from diverse cultural,
social-class, racial and ethnic groups experience an equal opportunity to learn.
173. The mastery of basic 3Rs (Reading, Writing and Arithmetic) is anchored in
what philosophy?
A. Essentialism C. Existentialism
B. Behaviorism D. Pragmatism
Answer: A. Essentialism is a school of thought that stresses the traditional or back

to the basic approach in education. Such “basics” include reading, writing,
arithmetic and right conduct.
174. “Life is what you make it.” This old adage exemplifies the philosophy of _____.
Answer: C. Existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity and proclaims man’s

freedom in the accomplishment of his destiny. The line “life is what you make it”
implies that an individual has the freedom to live life the way he wanted to it be
lived. As such, the said line exemplifies the philosophy of Existentialism.
175. What philosophy envisions to teach the learners basic knowledge, skills and
values for them to become model citizens?
Answer: A. Essentialism is a school of thought that stresses the traditional or back

to the basic approach in education. Not only that, essentialism envisions to
prepare the learners to become competent and model citizens of the society.
176. Teacher Jhera sees to it that she provides opportunities for her students to
apply the lesson they have learned for the day. Based on that, Teacher Jhera
therefore is an advocate of ______.
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Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to applicability and practicality.

The philosophy of pragmatism puts emphasis on the functionality and
applicability of the lesson. Thought must therefore produce actions rather than
remaining only in the mind and leading into uncertainty.
177. “I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul.”

Answer: C. The line “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul”

connotes that an individual has the freedom to be the in-charge of his own
destiny and to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line
exemplifies the philosophy of Existentialism. It is important to recall that
existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity and proclaims man’s freedom in the
accomplishment of his destiny.
178. Experiential Learning is often attributed to what school of thought?

A. Progressivism C. Idealism
B. Behaviorism D. Perennialism
Answer: A. Progressivism as a philosophy stresses that teachers teach for learners

to live fully by employing experiential methods since they believe that “one learns
by doing”.
179. Ana’s circle of friends used to say bad words. As a result, Ana starts to say
bad words just like her friends do.
Answer: B. In line with the philosophy of behaviorism, teachers should teach to

modify and shape students’ behavior by providing a favorable environment since
our students are a product of their environment. In the situation above, Ana
becomes a product of her friends’ characters; she becomes a product of her
environment.
180. What is useful is true. This is an example of ______.

Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to the term usefulness,

applicability and practicality. It puts emphasis on the functionality and
181. “This is my life. Let me live.” This line reflects what philosophy?
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Answer: C. The line above implies that an individual has the choice and freedom
to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line reflects the
philosophy of Existentialism. The central concept of existentialism says that man
has the freedom and independence in the accomplishment of his own destiny.
182. He is the man behind the philosophy of existentialism.

A. William Bagley C. Jean Paul Sartre
B. John Watson D. John Dewey
Answer: C. Jean Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. According to

him, man is condemned to freedom, a freedom from all authority, which he may
seek to evade, distort, and deny but which he will have to face if he is to become
a moral being. The meaning of man's life is not established before his existence.
Once the terrible freedom is acknowledged, man has to make this meaning
himself, has to commit himself to a role in this world, and has to commit his
freedom.
183. Who among the following philosophers is commonly considered as the

founder of essentialism?

Answer: A. William Bagley is the founder of essentialism. Essentialism is a school of

thought that stresses the traditional or back to the basic approach in education.
Not only that, essentialism envisions to prepare the learners to become
competent and model citizens of the society.
184. This man is widely recognized as the Father of Behaviorism.

Answer: B. John Watson is the Father of Behaviorism. Behaviorism as a school of

thought asserts that man is a product of one’s environment and that we can
shape one’s behavior by controlling his or her environment.
185. Who is the main proponent of progressivism?

Answer: D. John Dewey is commonly known as the main proponent of

progressivism. As defined in the previous item, progressivism as a philosophy
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stresses that teachers teach for learners to live fully by employing experiential
methods since they believe that “one learns by doing”.
186. All of the classmates of Ana cheat in the exam when their teacher goes out
from the classroom. However, Ana chooses to remain honest and minds her own
work because she believes that she does not have to follow the behavior of her
classmates.
Answer: C. Existentialism. The choice of Ana to remain honest and her freedom to
behave in the classroom the way she wanted to behave justify why the answer is
existentialism. She is not affected by her classmates or her environment. Instead,
she chooses to mind her own work. As explained in the previous item,
existentialism as a philosophy stresses that man has the freedom and
independence in the accomplishment of his own destiny. He has the choice to
live life the way he wanted to it be lived.
187. All of the classmates of Ana cheat in the exam when their teacher goes out
from the classroom. As a result, Ana also cheats, opens her notes and shares
answers with her friends. This situation exemplifies _____.
Answer: B. Behaviorism. Unlike item no. 113, Ana this time is affected by her
environment. She imitates the behavior of her classmates and cheats in the exam
just like they do. For this reason, item no. 114exemplifies behaviorism. It can be
recalled that behaviorism as a school of thought asserts that man is a product of
one’s environment and that we can shape one’s behavior by controlling his or
her environment.
188. Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is
responsible for everything he does.
Answer: C. The line above is one of the famous quotes of Jean Paul Sartre. And
Jean Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. As discussed above,
existentialism as a philosophy stresses that man has the freedom and
independence in the accomplishment of his own destiny.
189. According to this philosophy, to learn means to acquire understanding of the

great and everlasting works of civilizations.
A. Perennialism C. Pragmatism
B. Progressivism D. Existentialism
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Answer: A. Perennialism. The word “perennial” literally means everlasting, ageless
or eternal. In this philosophy, teachers teach to develop the learners’ rational and
moral power. They are generalists and teach history’s most timeless concepts.
190. “Education is not a preparation for life, it is life.”
A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Essentialism
Answer: B. Progressivism. The line above came from the mouth of John Dewey.
John Dewey is the main proponent of progressivism. He asserted that “education
is not a preparation for life, it is life.” He believed that the main goal of education
is “to teach according to the needs of the students and skills to cope with change
through experiential learning so that students may live life fully NOW.” In other
words, for John Dewey, education is not all about tomorrow, education is all
about today.
191.Teachers teach through a variety of options and choices in order to help

students understand and appreciate themselves as unique individuals by
creating an environment which they freely choose their own preferred way. This
is the goal of ____.
Answer: D. As explained in the previous page, existentialism as a philosophy

stresses that man has the freedom and independence in the accomplishment of
his own destiny. He has the choice to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. In
line with that, existentialist teachers teach through a variety of options and
choices in order to help students understand and appreciate themselves as
unique individuals by creating an environment which they freely choose their own
preferred way.
192. Which among the following philosophies is the most student-centered?
A. Perennialism C. Behaviorism
B. Progressivism D. Essentialism
Answer: B. Progressivism. Progressivist teachers teach according to the needs of

the students and skills to cope with change through experiential learning so that
students may live life fully now. Teaching according to the needs of the students
means the teacher considers, respects and addresses the individual differences
of the learners, their interests, talents, potentials, strengths, weaknesses and
various learning styles towards a more meaningful, more relevant and more
successful teaching-and-learning process.
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193. “An action is right if it tends to promote happiness.” Which philosophy
supports this notion?
A. existentialist C. constructivist
B. pragmatic D. utilitarianist
Answer: D. According to utilitarianism, an action is right if it tends to

promote happiness and wrong if it tends to produce the reverse of happiness—
not just the happiness of the performer of the action but also that of everyone
affected by the said action.
194. In his Grade-10 class, Teacher Toni provides his students with experiences that
allow them to hypothesize, predict, manipulate objects, pose questions, research,
investigate, imagine, and invent.
What philosophy governs in this kind of classroom?
A. existentialism C. constructivism
B. pragmatism D. utilitarianism
Answer: C. Constructivism is a philosophy wherein the teacher only acts as a

facilitator because the learners are the ones responsible for their own learning.
The teacher provides the learning experiences while the learners are the ones
who build and create meaning and knowledge out from the said learning
experiences.
195. What teaching style is being described in the phrase “neither warm nor
demanding”?
A. Authoritarian C. Uninvolved
196. Practical ideas should be accepted while unpractical ideas should be

rejected.
Answer: D. The term “pragmatism” is synonymous to applicability and practicality.

The philosophy of pragmatism puts emphasis on the functionality and
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197. Teacher Mary asked her son what course he would like to choose when he
would go to college. This act of Teacher Mary is anchored on the philosophy of
_____.
Answer: C. The act of giving your son a chance to choose his own course agrees
to the idea that an individual has the freedom to be the in-charge of his own
destiny and to live life the way he wanted to it be lived. As such, the said line
exemplifies the philosophy of Existentialism. It is important to recall that
existentialism is the philosophy of subjectivity and proclaims man’s freedom in the
accomplishment of his destiny.
198. One of the objectives of elementary education includes “to provide the
knowledge and develop the skills, attitudes, and values essential for personal
development, a productive life…” This is objective is based on the philosophy of
_____.
A. Essentialism C. Utilitarianism
Answer: A. Essentialism as a philosophy envisions to teach the learners essential

knowledge, skills and values for them to become model citizens. Moreover,
essentialism stresses the traditional or back to the basic approach in education.
199. “Experience is the best teacher.” Who best subscribes to this thought?
A. Perennialist C. Utilitarianist
B. Progressivist D. Existentialist
Answer: B. Progressivism as a school of thought stresses that teachers teach for

learners to live fully by employing EXPERIENTIAL methods since they believe that
“one learns by doing”.
200. It is a set of standards andan integrated theoretical framework that defines

the different dimensions of effective teaching. It is composed of domains, strands
and performance indicators.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

heart of the Teacher Education and Development Program (TEDP). It defines
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effective teaching as being able to help all types of students learn the different
learning goals in the curriculum.
201. Which qualities best describe the authoritarian teachers?
A. demanding but NOT warm

B. warm but NOT demanding
C. NEITHER demanding NOR warm
D. demanding YET warm

202. It is a program whose main aim is focused on the professional development

of the teachers. It is the articulation of a singular competency-based framework
for teaching and teacher development that would guide all policies, reforms, and
activities related to teaching and teacher development.
A. TEDP C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
Answer: A. TEDP means Teacher Education and Development Program. TEDP

conceptualizes the teacher’s career path as a continuum that starts with the
entry to a teacher education program and concludes when a teacher reaches
retirement from formal service.
203. Teacher Lester is often described by his learners as demanding. Moreover,

he imposes rules and gives corresponding explanations. He corrects mistakes but
still he recognizes students’ efforts. With this, the teaching style of Teacher Lester
is classified as _____.
Answer: D. Authoritative teachers are effective teachers because they are both
warm and demanding. Being warm means caring and emotional support for
students. Being demanding—in the good sense—means expecting something
from your students, both in terms of academic work and behavior. The
authoritative teacher is the ideal. This teacher has a positive, kind and supportive
relationship with his students, but they know when he “means business”.
204. The following are the domains of NCBTS EXCEPT for _____.
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A. Academic Freedom C. Curriculum
B. Learning Environment D. Community Linkages
Answer: A. Academic Freedom is not a domain of NCBTS. The complete domains

of NCBTS are the following: 1.Social Regard for Learning, 2.Learning Environment,
3.Diversity of Learners, 4.Curriculum, 5.Planning, Assessing, and Reporting, 6.
Community Linkages, 7.Personal Growth and Professional Development.
205. What does “Once a teacher, forever a teacher” imply for the professional
teacher?
A. Professional commitment C. Professional license

B. Professional wage and salary D. Professional camaraderie
Answer: A. There is professional commitment in teaching. Just like learning,

teaching is a lifelong process.
206. This domain in the NCBTS focuses on the idea that teachers help the students
to learn whatever their capabilities, learning styles, cultural heritage, socio-
economic backgrounds, and other differences are.
Answer: B. Domain 3 (Diversity of Learners) emphasizes the ideal that teachers

can facilitate the learning process in diverse types of learners, by first recognizing
and respecting individual differences, then using knowledge about students’
differences to design diverse sets of learning activities to ensure that all students
can attain appropriate learning goals.
207. What is facilitated by the adoption of a national language under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Communication among diverse linguistic groups
B. Tagalog as the national language
C. National sovereignty
D. Indigenous cultural heritage
Answer: A. According to Article XIV, Section 6-7, the main reason of having a
national language is for the purpose of communication and this includes
communication among diverse linguistic groups.
208. It is a shared undertaking between the superior and the employee that allows
an open discussion of job expectations, key result areas, objectives and how
these align to overall departmental goals.
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET
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Answer: B. RPMS means Results-Based Performance Management System. This is
the newest teacher’s appraisal system which is currently used among all the
public schools in the country. It provides a venue for agreement on standards of
performance and behaviors which lead to personal and professional growth.
209.This domain in the NCBTS includes certain elements such as the teacher’s
knowledge of subject matter, teaching-learning approaches and activities,
instructional materials and learning resources. It is commonly known as the total
learning experience of the learners as planned and enacted by the teacher.

Answer: D. Curriculum refers to all elements of the teaching-learning process that

work in convergence to help students achieve the curricular goals and
objectives, and to attain high standards of learning.
210. Who among the following philosophers is the man behind the philosophy of
existentialism?

Answer: C. Jean Paul Sartre is the main proponent of existentialism. According to

him, man is condemned to freedom, a freedom from all authority, which he may
seek to evade, distort, and deny but which he will have to face if he is to become
a moral being. The meaning of man's life is not established before his existence.
Once the terrible freedom is acknowledged, man has to make this meaning
himself, has to commit himself to a role in this world, and has to commit his
freedom.
211. “Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are.” This old adage
exemplifies the philosophy of ____.
Answer: B. Behaviorism as a school of thought believes that man is a product of

one’s environment and that we can shape one’s behavior by controlling his or
her environment. The saying above implies that our friends can influence our
character as a person, and that the people around us or our environment in
general can affect and mold our personality.
212. “Learning is a process that is activated by the learner himself. The learner is
the one who learn and create his meaning and knowledge.” This notion is
anchored on the philosophy of _____.
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A. existentialism C. constructivism
B. pragmatism D. utilitarianism
Answer: C. Constructivism is a philosophy wherein the teacher only acts as a

facilitator because the learners are the ones responsible for their own learning.
The teacher provides the learning experiences while the learners are the ones
who build and construct meaning and knowledge out from the said learning
experiences.
213. Teacher Tina embraces new technology in presenting and discussing her
lesson. This act of Teacher Tina is an example of what philosophy?
Answer: B. Progressivism as a philosophy believes that the goal of education is “to

teach according to the needs of the students and skills to cope with CHANGE
through experiential learning so that students may live life fully NOW.” In the
situation above, the act of Teacher Tina is an example of progressivism since she
embraces CHANGE or INNOVATION.
214. “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I learn.” The philosophy
behind this proverb is _____.
A. Perennialism C. Utilitarianism
B. Progressivism D. Behaviorism
Answer: B. Progressivism as a school of thought stresses that teachers teach for

learners to live fully by employing EXPERIENTIAL methods since they believe that
“ONE LEARNS BY DOING”.
215. Fredo, a Grade-1 pupil likes to play with his friends, but gets angry when
defeated. Piaget’s theory states that this pupil is under what developmental
stage?
Answer: A. What is being referred by the situation above is Egocentrism and

Egocentrism falls under the Pre-Operational Stage. In an experiment, three views
of a mountain are shown to a child, who is asked what a traveling doll would see
at the various angles. The child will consistently describe what they can see from
the position from which they are seated, regardless of from what angle they are
asked to take the doll's perspective. Egocentrism would also cause a child to
believe, "I likeSesame Street, so Daddy must like Sesame Street, too". In short,
egocentrism is the tendency of the child to only see his own perspective, his own
side and his own feeling of the situation.
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216. Toni, a 2-year old child already learns that even when his father covers his
toys, his toys are still there. So even when the toys are no longer in his sight, he
already has an idea that the toys continue to exist. Based on Piaget’s theory, to
what stage does Toni belong?

Answer: B. What is being referred by the situation above is Object Permanence

and Object Permanence belongs to the Sensorimotor Stage. Object
Permanence is a child’s understanding that objects continue to exist even though
the said objects cannot be seen or heard.
217.It is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social

interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive
behavior.
A. Autism C. Down Syndrome

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Trisomy 21
Answer: A. Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood,

characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other
people and in using language and abstract concepts.
218. It is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy
of chromosome 21.It is typically associated with physical growth delays,
characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Asperger’s Syndrome
Answer: C. Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. It is a chromosomal

condition that is associated with intellectual disability, a characteristic facial
appearance, and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy. All affected
individuals experience cognitive delays, but the intellectual disability is usually
mild to moderate.
219. This is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue
through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying
focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity.

B. ADHD D. Asperger’s Syndrome
Answer: B. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has the following

symptoms: be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch
from one activity to another, be very impatient, blurt out inappropriate
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comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for
consequences.
220. This is a mild version of autism. Individuals who have this kind of disorder usually
want to fit in and have interaction with others; they simply don’t know how to do
it. They may be socially awkward, not understand conventional social rules, or
may show a lack of empathy.
A. Mental Retardation C. Down Syndrome

B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder D. Asperger’s Syndrome
Answer: D. What distinguishes Asperger’s syndrome from autism is the severity of

the symptoms and the absence of language delays. Children with Asperger’s
syndrome may be only mildly affected and frequently have good language and
cognitive skills.
221. Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which among the following is the
most basic of all needs?
A. Safety Needs C. Self-Actualization

B. Physiological Needs D. Esteem Needs
Answer: B. Physiological Needs include the needs we have for oxygen, water,
food and sex.
222. Cognitive Development Theory: Sensorimotor Stage

Psychosexual Stages of Development:__________

B. Anal Stage D. Oral Stage
Answer: D. Cognitive Delopment starts at the Sensorimotor Stage. In the same

manner, the Psychosexual Stages of Development begins in the Oral Stage. In this
stage, infants achieve gratification through oral activities such as thumb sucking,
feeding and babbling.
223. According to Piaget, this means the process of taking new information in
one's environment and altering pre-existing schemas in order to fit in the new
information.
A. Assimilation C. Equilibrium
B. Accommodation D. Disequilibrium
Answer: B. Accommodation.
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Accommodation happens when the existing schema (knowledge) does
not work, and needs to be changed to deal with a new object or situation.
On the other hand, assimilation occurs when humans are faced with new
or unfamiliar information and refer to previously learned information in order to
make sense of it. For equilibrium, a child is considered to be in a state of
equilibrium or in a state of cognitive balance when she or he is capable of
explaining what he or she is perceiving (schema) at the time. Disequilibrium is an
imbalance between what is understood and what is encountered.
224. This theory asserts that learning involves a sudden realization distinct from
cause-and-effect problem solving. It is the abrupt realization of a problem's
solution.
Answer: D. Insight Learning is a completely cognitive experience that requires the

ability to visualize the problem and the solution internally - in the mind's eye, so to
speak - before initiating a behavioral response.
225. The proponent behind the Insight Learning Theory is _____.
A. Wertheimer C. Chomsky
B. Kohler D. Bandura
Answer: B. In his experiment, Wolfgang Kohler hung a piece of fruit just out of
reach of each chimp. He then provided the chimps with either two sticks or three
boxes, then waited and watched. Kohler noticed that after the chimps realized
they could not simply reach or jump up to retrieve the fruit, they stopped, had a
seat, and thought about how they might solve the problem. Then after a few
moments, the chimps would solve the problem by stacking the boxes on top of
each other, which allowed them to climb up to the top of the stack of boxes and
reach the fruit.
226. Lester, a promdi and new to Manila, closely observed how his friends used
the elevator. Later, the next time that he rode an elevator, he already knew how
to operate it by himself. What theory supports this situation?

Answer: B. Social Learning stresses that learning is a product of observing and

imitating a model.
227. If your learners belong to Piaget’s concrete operational stage, then you
should give them ___.
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A. Activities for metacognition
B. Activities that involve problems of classification and order
C. Activities for evaluation purposes
D. Activities that can develop deductive and inductive reasoning
Answer: B. Activities that involve problems of classification and order are

appropriate for children who belong to the Concrete Operational Stage since in
this stage, the children already have the ability to order things logically based in
dimensions such as weight, volume, length or size. OPTIONS A, C, and D are
appropriate for learners under the Formal Operational Stage.
228. According to Erikson, high school learners belong to the stage of _____.
A. Industry versus Inferiority C. Initiative versus Guilt
B. Intimacy versus Isolation D.Identity versus Role Confusion
Answer:D.In Erikson’s theory, adolescents are faced in the stage of Identity versus
Role Confusion.
229. Edna, a three-year old child suddenly uttered a bad word. Laughing at a
child who spoke bad words such as in the case of Edna is not a proper thing to
do because in this stage of the child’s life, the child is _____.
A. Considering the perspectives of others

B. Distinguishing sex differences
C. Scaffolding
D. Distinguishing right from wrong
Answer: D. Laughing at a child who spoke bad words may be perceived by the
child as an approval of her action. With that, the said bad action might be
considered as a good action in the eyes of the child due to the wrong response
given by the adults around her.
230. It is the basic building block of intelligent behavior, a form of organizing

information that a person uses to interpret the things he or she sees, hears, smell,
and touches.
A. Scaffolding C. Equilibrium
B. Schema D. Operation
Answer: B. A schema can be thought of as a unit of knowledge, relating to one

aspect of the world including objects, actions, and abstract (theoretical)
concepts. We use schemas to understand and to respond to situations. We store
them and apply them when needed.
231. According to Erikson, industry versus inferiority takes place during _____.
A. College Years C. High School Years

B. Elementary Years D. Adulthood
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Answer: B. Industry versus Inferiority occurs during the elementary years. In this
stage, if children are encouraged and reinforced for their accomplishments, they
begin to feel industrious and feel confident in their ability to achieve goals. If they
are not encouraged, if they are restricted by parents or teacher, then the child
begins to feel inferior, doubting his own abilities and therefore may not reach his
or her potential.
232. This theorist stresses the importance for the educator to present moral
dilemmas for discussion that would encourage an individual’s thought to move
into the next moral stage and thus encourage their own development in that
direction.
A. John Watson C. Wolfgang Kohler

B. Lev Vygotsky D. Lawrence Kohlberg
Answer: D. Lawrence Kohlberg is the proponent of the Moral Development

Theory. In his theory, he defines the concept of stages of cognitive moral
development as the structure of one’s reasoning.
233 Modelling is a learning activity rooted from the theory of ____.
A. Jean Piaget C. Albert Bandura

B. Lev Vygotsky D. Ivan Pavlov
Answer: C. Albert Bandura is the man behind the Social Learning Theory. Social
Learning Theory stresses that learning is a product of observing and imitating a
model.
234. Mr.Wilfredo, a public school principal tasked Teacher Josephine to employ

Operant Conditioning on her learners so as to increase the chances of of higher
learners’ participation during discussion. If you are one of her fellow teachers, you
should suggest Teacher Josephine to ___.
A. employ activities that will allow students to learn how to learn

B. give more emphasis on sharing and consistently guide the students to new
ideas
C. help the learners discover their strengths and use them to achieve high
academic success
D. give a star token to those who will interact and participate
Answer: D. The term Operant Coditioning was coined by B.F. Skinner. It means
roughly changing of behavior by the use of reinforcement and reward which are
given after the desired response. On the other hand, punishment is given after
an undesirable response.
235. Who is the man behind the Multiple Intelligences Theory?
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A. Kohler C. Ausubel
B. Skinner D. Gardner
Answer: D. Howard Gardner is the proponent of the Multiple Intelligences Therory.

He cited 9 different kinds of intelligences. He asserted that every individual is
different and intelligent in their own ways.
236. According to Erikson, Intimacy versus Isolation takes place during _____.
A. Play Age C. Adolescence

B. School Age D. Young Adulthood
Answer: D. Young Adulthood.
Occurring in young adulthood (ages 18 to 40 years), in the stage of

Intimacy versus Isolation, we begin to share ourselves more intimately with others.
We explore relationships leading towards longer term commitments with
someone other than a family member.
Successful completion of this stage can lead to comfortable relationships

and a sense of commitment, safety, and care within a relationship. Avoiding
intimacy, fearing commitment and relationships can lead to isolation, loneliness,
and sometimes depression. Success in this stage will lead to the virtue of love.
237. A teacher who employs Differentiated Instruction is a teacher who

understands the principle of _____.
A. reinforcement as an effective tool in increasing the learners’ participation

B. morality can be developed either negatively or positively depending on the
individual’s accomplishment of the tasks before him
C. facilitating learning which focuses on addressing individual differences
D. allowing the learners to be exposed to various teaching techniques
Answer: C. Differentiated Instruction addresses “individual differences” by

providing a variety of learning activities to suit the different needs, interests,
talents, potentials and learning styles of the students. Learners are different from
one another and therefore the instruction must also be differentiated.
238. Senator Manny Pacquiao excelled and gained international recognition in

the field of boxing. With this, will he be given a special permit to teach boxing in
high school?
A. No, he cannot. In the very first place, he is not an education graduate.

B. No, he is not a licensed professional teacher.
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C. Yes, he is a graduate of Alternative Learning System.
D. Yes.
Answer: D. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, a special permit may

also be issued by the Board to a person who has excelled and gained
international recognition and is a widely acknowledged expert in his or her
respective field of specialization.
239. Which among the following is NOT TRUE about “para-teachers” as stated in
Republic Act 9293?
A. They got a rating of not lower than ten percentage points from the passing
B. They shall be eligible as para-teachers upon issuance by the Board of a two-
year special permit, renewable for a non-extendible period of two (2) years.
C. They shall be assigned to areas where there is a shortage or absence of a

professional teacher.
D. The special permit shall indicate the area of assignment of the para-teacher.
Answer: A. According to Section 2 of Republic Act 9293, para-teachers are those

who have failed the licensure examination for professional teachers, with a rating
of not lower than five percentage points from the passing general average rating.
240. According to Edward de Bono, which of the six thinking hats signifies feelings,
hunches and intuition?
A. Red Hat C. Blue Hat
B. White Hat D. Green Hat
Answer: A. Red Hat.
• Emotions (Red) – intuitive or instinctive gut reactions or statements of

emotional feeling (but not any justification)
• Information (White) – considering purely what information is available, what
are the facts?
241. Inter-agency efforts (DepEd, CHED, PRC and CSC) can be best attained for
the training and development of teachers when there is _____.
A. Coordination C. Agency integration

B. Streamlining D. Cost- reduction
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Answer: A. Coordination for inter-agency efforts means different government
agencies work hand in hand, plan harmoniously and discuss collaboratively in
order to come up with a program that is well-organized, well-studied, well-agreed
and well-crafted. This is highly important in such a way that through coordination,
these various government agencies will not be creating mismatched programs
that are contradictory, inappropriate and irrelevant from one another. For
example, PRC and CHED must coordinate with each other so that the questions
that PRC asked during board examinations must also be congruent and in line
with the curriculum that CHED prescribes for the tertiary education.
242. What is the primary legal prerequisite for employment of teachers in basic
education schools?
A. Passing of the interview Program

B. Passing of LET
C. Conduct of a Teaching demo
D. Attendance in the Teacher induction
Answer: B. Passing of LET. According to Republic Act 7836, no person shall engage
in teaching and/or act as a professional teacher as defined in this Act, whether
in the preschool, elementary or secondary level, unless he is a duly registered
professional teacher, and a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional license. One can only have a valid certificate of registration and a
valid professional license if he is already a LET passer.
243. What is the key element of the Teacher Education Development Program?
A. NCBTS C. IPPD
B. RPMS D. LET

heart of the Teacher Education Development Program (TEDP). It is the key
of students learn the different learning goals in the curriculum. It is composed of
domains, strands and performance indicators.
244. Which of the six thinking hats below symbolizes brightness and optimism?
A. Black Hat C. Blue Hat
B. Yellow Hat D. Green Hat
Answer: B. Yellow Hat.
• Discernment (Black) – logic applied to identifying reasons to be cautious and

conservative. Practical, realistic.
• Optimistic response (Yellow) – logic applied to identifying benefits, seeking
harmony. Sees the brighter, sunny side of situations.
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245. The world has become a global village. What sound practice is
expected of teachers?
A. Ethnocentrism C. Ethnic cleansing

B. Respect of diverse cultures D. Xenocentrism
ANSWER: B. In line with multicultural education, teachers must exhibit respect for
diverse cultures.
246. Which theory calls for adaptation to the learner’s biological and
developmental set of characteristics?
A. Multiple Intelligence Theory
B. Reading Readiness Theory
C. Emotional Intelligence Theory
D. Learning Style Theory
ANSWER: D. Per definition of the Learning Style Theory.
247. Educated in a religious school, Andresa goes to confession everyday to

be free of any kind of sin. How do you characterize Dona moral attitude?
A. Pharisaical C. Callous
B. Strict D. Scrupulous
ANSWER: D. The scrupulous conscience is very afraid of committing evil. It

decides that an action is sinful based on weak or insufficient reasons. And it
tends to see sins even when there are none.
248.How is behavior of children classified when they are shy and withdrawn from
classmates?
A. Physical C. Moral
B. Intellectual D. Psychological
ANSWER: D. Being shy and withdrawn from classmates is a form of

psychological behavior.
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249.How should the pattern of class discipline be established?
A. After class discipline has been observed

B. Later after weeks of classes
C. After signs of lack discipline
D. Early in the first weeks of classes
ANSWER: D. As a basic rule in classrrom management, patterns of class

discipline such as classroom rules and routines should be established on the
first day or the first weeks of classes.
250. What is the hidden goal of students who refuse to cooperate or

participate in class activities?
A. To seek power C. To get revenge

B. To get attention D. To isolate self
ANSWER: D. To isolate self.
According to Acceptance Approach to Discipline, there are four

categories of students with their corresponding mistaken goals, to wit:
ATTENTION GETTING-Students seek the attention of their classmates and

teachers because students are not getting the recognition they desire,
continually seek help, and refuse to work unless the teacher hovers over
them.
POWER SEEKING-In this category, the child asserts his aggressiveness. The
child expresses his defiance in acquiring, contradicting, teasing, temper-
tantrums, and low level hostile behavior.
REVENGE SEEKING-The child hurt others to make for being hurt or

rejected.
WITHDRAWAL-A child wants to isolate self simply because he is no longer

interested to learn and therefore he withdraws learning which can be
manifested in actions like yawning, sleeping, daydreaming.
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250 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION QUESTIONS

WITH ANSWER AND RATIONALIZATION

Answer: A. Six Thinking Hats is a system designed by Edward de Bono which

2. According to Edward de Bono, which of the six thinking hats focuses on

Answer: D. Green Hat.

THE SIX THINKING HATS

4. According to Edgar Dale, which among the following is closest to direct

Answer: A. In the Cone of Experience, contrived experience is next to direct

5. Which among the following is TRUE about the Cone of Experience?

Answer: C. Edgar Dale’s Cone of Experience is designed to show the progression

Answer: B. Social Learning stresses that learning is a product of observing and

Answer: B. Dangle occurs when a teacher leaves a topic without having it

9. An essay type of test is composed of questions that are ______.

Answer: B. Objectives under the fundamental movements refer to skills or

Answer: B. Objectives under the “knowledge” level focuses on simple recall or

12. In Bloom’s taxonomy of objectives, this refers to theability to grasp or construct

Answer: C. Flip-flop happens when a teacher is teaching a lesson or one topic,

16. According to Jean Piaget, conservation can be attained by a child during

Answer: C. Conservation belongs to the Concrete Operational Stage.

Answer: A. Symboling Functioning can be developed by a child during the Pre-

Answer: D. Jigsaw is an effective way of engaging students both with course

Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, at the

Answer: C. According to UNESCO, the Pillar of Learning to Live Together aims to

Answer: D. Based on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Be aims to provide

26. How do you call a classroom management composed of coping strategies

27. What is meant by the acronym RPMS?

Answer: A. RPMS means Results-Based Performance Management System. This is

28. What is known as a self-appraisal for professional growth that is acceptable

Answer: A. Self-appraisal is synonymous with the term self-evaluation. Some forms

Answer: B. According to Article VIII, Section 8 of the “Code of Ethics for

Answer: A. As stated on UNESCO’s Report, the Pillar of Learning to Know aims to

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

Answer: C. The use of unwholesome words is not an acceptable form of

Answer: B. As a form of low-profile discipline, “proximity control” stresses the idea

Answer: A. The use of non-verbal gesture as a form of low-profile response includes

38. It is a classroom method wherein 5 or 6 people are assigned to discuss a

Answer: A. According to Holmes and Mortensen (1983), huddle method is

A. Social Regard for Learning C. Learning Environment

Answer: C. The Pillar of Learning to Live Together can be achieved by developing

42. Abraham Maslow’s concept about self-actualization is one of the elements of

Answer: D. According to Maslow, self-actualization involves fulfilling your potential

Answer: A. Skills in reading with comprehension, asking questions, data gathering

46. K to 12 curriculum is a learner-centered curriculum. It focuses on the optimum

Answer: D. The K to 12 Curriculum stresses the optimum development of the

Answer: B. Labeling Theory asserts that the expectations of significant others on

Answer: C. Consensus is a general or widespread agreement among all members

49. This theoretical perspective is based on the concept of reciprocity. Reciprocal

Answer: A. Exchange Theory is based on the idea of reciprocity or mutual benefit.

Answer: B. Multicultural Education envisions to to transform the school so that male

51. The founder of the Conflict Theory is _____.

Answer: D. Seriation is the ability of a child to order things logically based in

53. In what structure of personality do instincts belong?

Answer: A. According to Sigmund Freud, instincts belong to Id. Id operates on

Answer: D. According to James Banks (2001), the primary goal of multicultural

60. Kindergarten Law is also known as _____.

Answer: B. Republic Act 10157 is an act institutionalizing the Kindergarten

Answer: C. ESC or Education Service Contracting program is a government

Answer: A. Ridiculing. OPTIONS B, C and D are forms of physical bullying.

63. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the

Answer: B. Bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the

68. Which is true of LET passers?

Answer: A. The National Competency-Based Teacher Standards (NCBTS) is at the

Answer: D. According to Article XIV, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution, no

Answer: B. Mentoring system by experienced teachers is one of the professional